Schnucks Deals 1/5-1/11

It has been several weeks since I've shopped at Schnucks. They didn't have very good deals in December. Looks like this week they definitely have some good sales, including several items free after coupons.

Take a look at Schnucks full ad here

Remember:

1. On the # for $ deals you will get the sale on the first item.
2. Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area couble coupons .40 or less
3. You can print two coupons at each printable site by hitting the back button on your computer.
4. GM, SS, RP, andPG refer to what insert to find the coupon. The abveviations are General Mills, SmartSource, RedPlum, Procter and Gamble

Free After Coupons

Totinos Pizza Rolls, 15ct. all varities - 10/$10
$1 on any Totinos, printable
$1 on any 2 Totinos Rolls Snacks, printable
final price: Free and 2/$1

Progresso Classics Soups, selected varieties - 10/$10
1.10 on Progresso Soups, Any, printable
.50 on 2 Progresso Soup, Any - 01-04-09 GM
.50 on 2 Progresso Soup, Any - 12-07-08 SS
final price: varies from Better than Free to 2/$1.50

Ludens Cough Drops, 30 ct. - 10/$10
$1 on Ludens 30 ct. - 1-4-09 RP
final price: Free

Deals with Coupons

Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes, 4.5-7.2 oz pkg., all varieties - 10/$10
.40 on any Betty Crocker Potatoes printable
.40 on any Betty Crocker Potatoes, printable
final price: .20 each

SoyJoy Nutrition Bars, 1 ct. pkg. - all varieties - 10/$10
B1G1 Soyjoy Bars, Any - 01-04-09 SS
$3 on 10 Soyjoy Bars, Any - 01-04-09 SS
$1 on 5 - Soyjoy Bars, printable
final price : varies 2/$1, 10/$7, or 5/$4

General Mills Cereals, selected varieties - 5/$1o
$1 on 2 Cheerios on Honey Nut Cheerios, Any, printable at www.coupons.com
.75 on any Multi-Grain Cheerios, printable at www.coupons.com
.75 on any Multi-Grain Cheerios, printable
final price: $1.25 to 2/$3

Emerald of California Glazed Nuts, 5-7 oz bags - 2/$4
$1.50 on 2 Emerald Nut Products, Any 5 Oz. + - 11-09-08 SS
final price: 2/$2.50

Campbell's Condensed Soups, selected varieties - 10/$10
.40 on 2 Condensed Soups, any - 1-04-09 SS
final price: 2/$1.20

Del Monte Fruit Naturals, 8 oz. cups, all varieties - 10/$10
$1 on 2 Del Monte Fruit Naturals, any - 11-16-08 Parade Magazine
final price: 2/$1

Dial Liquid Hand Soap, 7.5 oz. bottle - 10/$10
.35 on any Dial liquid Hand Soap - 1-4-09 SS
final price: .30

Suave Invisible Antiperspirant - 10/$10
$1 on 2 Suave Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Any - 11-16-08 RP
final price: 2/$1

Dawn Liquid Dish Detergent, 10.3 oz. original or antibacterial - 10/$10
.25 on Dawn, Any Size - 12-28-08 PG
final price: .50


Other Good Deals

Schnucks Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - $1.89 Lb. sold in 3 lb. packages
Schnucks Quick Oats, 42 oz. canister - 10/$10
Schnucks Instant Oatmeal, 10 ct. pkg. all varieties - 10/$10
Schnucks Whole Mushrooms, 8 oz. - 10/$10
Act II Microwave Popcorn, 3 ct., all varieties - 10/$10

If you find other great deals at Schnucks this week, please leave me a comment. And if there is a link that is not working let me know.

How to Start Couponing

You can save a ton of money couponing, but it can seem overwhelming getting started. When I started couponing I tried to read everything I could and wasted a lot of time with information overload.

I will try to give step-by-step instructions on how to get started from what has worked for me, without too much information overload.

1. Set up an e-mail account just for your couponing activities. There are many place you can do this for free. I use Gmail by Google and highly recommend it. Gmail is quick and easy to set up and does a great job of knowing what to filter out as spam.

You will want this couponing only e-mail because companies love to market through e-mail. They are sending out samples and high value coupons that you will want to take advantage of. Just think of it as separating the mail before it comes in the door.

Quick Tip: Subscribe to my blog for both your primary and couponing e-mails. If you don't want to check you couponing e-mail every day you still will get daily updates. You won't miss a great deal this way. The Ben & Jerry's $3.00 coupon only lasted a day or two.

Free Quaker Mini Delights Sample

I've never been a fan of rice cakes, but Quaker says they have changed and are offering free samples. I'm willing to give them another try. Especially since it is free.

Sign up for your sample HERE.

You get to choose either Chocolately Drizzle or Cheddar Cheese. Hurry, offers for free food samples never seem to last very long.

Old Spaghetti Factory Special Pricing

The Old Spaghetti Factory is celebrating its 40th anniversary with some great deals in January.

On January 6th they are offering "prices you haven't seen in decades." I thought this was funny because it has been decades since I've been there. I really liked them years ago, but I just don't think about them when going out for dinner.

Their marketing promotion has worked on me. How could I pass up Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce for $2.75? Good for them on this great promotion.

Check out their menu for Tuesday January 6th here.

If you can't make it this Tuesday, they are also having some good deals on Mondays and Tuesdays later in the month. I'll post reminders on the blog.

Remember they have two locations in St. Louis: Laclede's Landing and Chesterfield Valley.

Free movie from Redbox 1/5/09

Every Monday Redbox has a free movie promotion. My family has been taking advantage of this freebie. Even though some in the family could watch Charlie Brown Christmas every year, the rest of us have put our foot down.

Today's code: 37CEA9

Don't stand in the cold too long. Check out the location closest to you and the movies available before you go.

If you are new to Redbox, Dealseekingmom has great step-by-step instructions. Check it out here.

Walgreen Deals 1/4/09-1/10/09

I'm loving Walgreens this week. What's better than free ice cream and "good" shampoo? I'm definitely shopping early on Sunday before the stores run out.


Remember When Shopping at Walgreens

1. Count the number of items you're buying and the number of coupons you are using before checking out. The register will not accept more coupons than items you're purchasing even though it will accept a Walgreen's and a manufacturer's coupon for an item. Candy bars always seem to be a nice extra item if needed.

2. Always give the cashier your coupons in groups, with the manufacturer's coupons first, then Walgreens' coupons. Otherwise the register will not accept both if they are worth more than the product.

3. The register should allow you to use two coupons on a Buy One Get One deal.

4. If your store is out of a product, ask for a rain check. They don't have an expiration date on them, and you can use them at any Walgreens.

5. When you get home, put your receipt by the computer so you don't forget to enter any Easy Saver Rebates.


FREE! Deals This Week

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 2/$6
Use 2 $3 printable coupons from here
Final price FREE!

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling product $2.99
Use $1 manufacturer's coupon from 10/5/08, 11/9/08, or 1/4/09 RP
Plus $2 Walgreen's coupon in the EasySaver Catalog
Final price BETTER THAN FREE! by .01

Electrasol Dishwashing Detergent 20 pack Gelpacs or Powerball Tabs $3.49
Use $2.50 manufacturer's coupon from 1/4/09 SS
Easy Saver Rebate $1.50
Final price BETTER THAN FREE! by .51

Reynolds Wrap Foil 20 sq. ft. .99 with in ad coupon
Use $1.00 manufacturer's coupon from 11/16/08 SS
Final price BETTER THAN FREE! by .01

L'Oreal foundation, blush, concealer, powder and mascara Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Purchase two products that are $6.00 or less if possible,
use 2 $3.00 manufacturer's coupons from 1/4/09 RP.
Final price FREE!, BETTER THAN FREE!. or a really good deal

SlipQuick Energy Shots $4.00
You will get a register reward for $4.00 when checking out.
Final price FREE


Other Good Deals

Progresso Soup 4/$5 with in ad coupon
Use 2 $1.10 printable coupons from here
and $1/2 printable coupon from here
Final price $1.80/4 or .45 each

Puffs Facial Tissue .89 with in ad coupon
Use .25 manufacturer's coupon from 12/28/08 Parade Magazine
Final price .64

Palmolive Dish Soap $1.79
Use in ad Super Coupon for $1
and .25 manufacturer's coupon from 1/4/08 SS
Final price .54

Quaker Instant Oatmeal $1.99 with in ad coupon
Use $1 printable coupon from here
Final price $1

SoftSoap Liquid Hand Soap .99 with in ad coupon
Use .35 manufacturer's coupon from 1/4/09 SS
Final price .64

If you find other good deals I have missed, post a comment.

Welcome to Coupon St Louis

I started couponing in October after I saw Stephanie Nelson of CouponMom on Oprah. Something she said spoke to me.

You might be like I was, I browsed the coupon section in the Sunday paper each week. Sometimes I even cut out a coupon or two. They always ended up in my kitchen junk drawer with the bent paperclips, unsharpened pencils, pens with no ink left in them, half packs of chewing gum....... There those coupons lived until the drawer was so overflowing I couldn't get it shut or open and it had to be cleaned out. I would carefully sort through the junk, throwing out most of it including the long expired coupons, wondering why the stuff was even in the drawer to begin with. Just every once in awhile, I took a coupon to the store with me, but it seemed useless when I handed the cashier my 50 cent coupon for my $150 total.

After seeing that Oprah show, I started searching the internet to find out just how I could save money at the grocery store. I found a ton of resources and people passing on the great deals they had found. Within a month, I was able to save just like CouponMom had said.

There is nothing better than to dig through the bottom of your purse for change to pay your bill. People notice when you carry out bags of groceries you have paid for with change. One busy Thursday at Shop N Save, the lady behind me was more excited than I was with my 52 cent bill. She proceeded to turn around and announce to everyone what I had paid.

Cashiers, people in line behind me, family and friends have asked me how I do it. So my blog begins. I want to make it quick and easy for others to save money like I have learned to do.

Hopefully blogging will be as easy to learn as couponing. My technical support (oldest son) leaves for college in eight months. I have a deadline.